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Eva Frederick

Articles

August/September 2025 Issue

Conservation Dogs Sniff Out Wildlife, Archeology and Invasive Species

Keen sense of smell gives canines a growing role in conservation work.

Story by Eva Frederick
August/September 2018 Issue

Sand Plums Are a Sweet and Tangy Treat

These Texas plums serve as bird hotels, critter buffets and the perfect ingredient for summer jam.

Story by Eva Frederick
August/September 2025 Issue

Keeping Count of East Texas Squirrels

An East Texas WMA maintains the state’s longest-running squirrel population database.

Story by Eva Frederick
June 2025 Issue

Scientists Unravel the Mysteries of American Eels in Texas

Eels change appearance several times in a lifetime; project has yielded data on their life cycle.

Story by Eva Frederick
July 2025 Issue

Never Ask a Gar Its Age — Scientists Use Carbon Dating Instead

Aging a these "living fossils" involves complex scientific techniques.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2024 Issue

Foraging for Mushrooms Yields a Delicious Reward

Mushroom hunting can seem intimidating, but Texas is home to many tasty edible species.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2024 Issue

The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project Is Connecting Native People With Their History and Heritage

Project leader Lucille Contreras hosts camps and events for Native children.

Story by Eva Frederick
November 2025 Issue

The New World Screwworm Is Poised to Make a Comeback; Texas Will Be Ready

Thanks to Texas scientists, the United States has fought this threat before, and won.

Story by Eva Frederick
December 2025 Issue

Keeping Caddo Lake’s Invasive Giant Salvinia at Bay

The East Texas lake is threatened by invasive plants — and there’s no easy solution.

Story by Eva Frederick
January/February 2026 Issue

Citizen Scientists Are an Essential Part of Research in Texas

Community members collect valuable data on Texas plants and animals.

Story by Eva Frederick